Athletes and their habits...

Have occasionally heard that athletes use enemas to clear their system before performance, especially runners and others who don't want any surprises from natural urges. Are there any athletes who have found this forum and participate for the fun of it? Is there any knowledge of "sharing?

I am not sure about athletes,but I have done enemas before some heavy activity. At first, I was energetic and felt light on my feet, but as time went on, say a couple of hours, I began to feel weaker and weaker. Perhaps the enemas depleted my system too much. In my case, I find it's best to do my enema sessions when my activities are done for the day.

Let the good times flow.

w/m72yrs/Western Ma

Yes, I have heard that swimmers find this useful. It has to be done the night before the race, though, with careful attention to electrolyte balance.

Johnny

I have also heard that swimmers take enemas before a meet but I have no first hand knowledge. I wish I was a swimmer. 😁

I remember a particularly dreadful advertisement shown on Australian television where a famous tennis player had to go to the toilet during a game. I thought: "wouldn't have happened if he had been given an enema the night before the game".

Maybe he did not get all of his enema expelled.

How about politicians, Presidents and Kings, do you think they might take an enema before long meetings or speeches. They must be sure they do not have to go in the midst of talks, photo sessions or meetings.

Jagson

I've heard that figure skaters sometimes take enemas before a performance.

While its probably never discussed, I know for a fact that some people in the military use suppositories and the occassional fleet enema before PT or a run..just to ensure there are no accidents..(runners trott ) I think they call it.

I also know of friends prior to a sports outing that have taken a suppository if they could not go to the bathroom

Professional athletes will do whatever they need to do to themselves to keep playing.

ALL athletes must make weight! You do what it takes to get that last pound or two off so that you can make the team.

Let's not forget about wrestlers who, at least in the past, would use enemas, package themselves into sauna suits all in pursuit of making weight.

That's kinda a hot fantasy if you think about it....

When I Wrestled in HS I never was able use "full enemas" to loose weight,did try. Though cleaning out just the rectum did work.

Also used rectum cleanout when running and cycling.

Racing jockys take enemas all the time to make weight.

An article in a cycling magazine claimed that an enema with aerated water the night before a competition improved performance. I used to ride bicycle a lot. The performance difference after an enema is really noticeable, but not if you get carried away with the syringe. Moderation is always best. Well, you know that sucks.